🇨🇦 Canada
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$27.2B
Rank #16 globally
% of GDP
1.3%
Rank #35 globally
Active Personnel
72,000
GDP
$2,140B
Canada Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, Canada allocated $27.2B to defense, representing 1.3% of its $2,140 billion GDP. This places Canada at rank #16 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #35 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
Canada maintains an active military force of 72,000 personnel. Defense expenditure covers a range of capabilities including personnel costs, equipment procurement, research and development, and operational readiness across land, sea, air, and cyber domains.
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